Are most flights from Johannesburg long-haul or short-haul?

Historically, most flights from Johannesburg are long-haul. In the trailing 90 days, approximately 90% of available flights were long-haul. Short-haul flights accounted for about 8% of the routes, while medium-haul flights made up a smaller portion, around 2%.

Where are the cheapest international flights from Johannesburg?

Historically, some of the cheapest international flights from Johannesburg can be found to destinations within neighboring countries. For instance, Harare in Zimbabwe typically has a median price of $170. Windhoek in Namibia also offers competitive prices, with a median of $190. Other affordable options include Maputo in Mozambique, averaging $202, and Manzini in Swaziland, with a median price of $218.

What's the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg?

Historically, January has been the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg, with an average price of $706. This represents a savings of approximately 34% compared to the annual median average price of $1070. February is typically the second cheapest month, with an average price of $775.

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JNB
Durban
South Africa • 2026-10-04
74% AI deal score
$70
$37
One-way
JNB
Bloemfontein
South Africa • 2026-10-01
76% AI deal score
$78
$37
One-way
JNB
Port Elizabeth
South Africa • 2026-09-02
76% AI deal score
$113
$43
One-way
JNB
Nelspruit
South Africa • 2026-08-30
71% AI deal score
$77
$44
One-way
JNB
George
South Africa • 2027-01-12
67% AI deal score
$78
$55
One-way
JNB
East London
South Africa • 2026-10-13
48% AI deal score
$77
$61
One-way
JNB
Cape Town
South Africa • 2026-08-25
76% AI deal score
$109
$61
One-way
JNB
Richards Bay
South Africa • 2026-10-26
42% AI deal score
$81
$89
One-way
JNB
Harare
Zimbabwe • 2026-09-02
76% AI deal score
$199
$90
One-way
JNB
Victoria Falls
Zimbabwe • 2026-10-25
77% AI deal score
$168
$90
One-way

Flights from Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg

Travelers from Johannesburg have access to a vast network of destinations, with recent fare data showing flights to 733 unique cities. The majority of these recent fares, 31%, are for destinations within South Africa. Other significant shares include Zimbabwe, accounting for 6% of recent fares, and the United Kingdom, representing 4%.

For those seeking cheap flights from Johannesburg, the most economical options right now are primarily domestic. You can find fares to Durban starting from $80, to Bloemfontein from $82, and to Port Elizabeth from $96. These prices reflect roundtrip fares to destinations within South Africa.

The route mix from Johannesburg is overwhelmingly geared towards long-distance international trips, with 90% of recent routes classified as long-haul. Short-haul routes make up 8% of the mix, while medium-haul routes account for 2%.

When it comes to the most frequently available flight deals from Johannesburg over the last 90 days, Doha, Qatar, appears most often. Following closely in popularity are routes to London, United Kingdom, and Cape Town, South Africa, indicating these are consistently popular destinations for travelers departing from Johannesburg.

Only a small portion of recent flights from Johannesburg are direct. Approximately 18.6% of recent fares are for non-stop flights, indicating that connecting flights are the dominant option for travelers departing from Johannesburg.

Most popular airlines from Johannesburg

South African Airways

Comair

British Airways

KLM

Emirates Airlines

Qatar Airways

Ethiopian Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg soon

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Dublin

Johannesburg (JNB) - Dublin (DUB)

Etihad Airways

$1,070

$587

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Manila

Johannesburg (JNB) - Manila (MNL)

Etihad Airways

$1,245

$681

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Nagoya

Johannesburg (JNB) - Nagoya (NGO)

Japan Airlines, Qatar Airways

$2,125

$1,075

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Athens

Johannesburg (JNB) - Athens (ATH)

Etihad Airways

$859

$527

One-way

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Rome

Johannesburg (JNB) - Rome (FCO)

Ethiopian Airlines

$943

$548

One-way

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Amsterdam

Johannesburg (JNB) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Etihad Airways

$1,206

$733

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Johannesburg

Belgrade

TOP

Serbia • Nov 2026

from

$626

Helsinki

TOP

Finland • Dec 2026

from

$683

Hanoi

TOP

Vietnam • Apr 2027

from

$725

Reykjavik

TOP

Iceland • Feb 2027

from

$760

Cairo

TOP

Egypt • Oct 2026

from

$406

Rome

TOP

Italy • Oct 2026

from

$546

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Johannesburg

-65%

JNB - Gothenburg

$1,915 → $676

-45%

JNB - Lawton

$2,585 → $1,419

-47%

JNB - Charleston

$2,418 → $1,271

-48%

JNB - Columbia

$2,258 → $1,165

Popular Airports from Johannesburg

Johannesburg airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Mon - Wed - Sun

The cheapest flights from JNB are on Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday, with fares from $23.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$37 direct / ~$80 roundtrip

Ultra-low fares are available on routes to Durban, Bloemfontein, and Port Elizabeth in South Africa.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Safair, Airlink, South African Airways, Air Botswana

Domestic and regional carriers consistently offer the cheapest fares from Johannesburg.

⏱️ Best time to book

0-2 weeks in advance

Booking 0-2 weeks in advance offers the lowest median airfares from JNB.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Jan, Mar, Nov

Flights from Johannesburg tend to be cheaper in Jan, Mar, and Nov.

🎯 Booking tip

Compare nearby airports first

Flights from HLA can be cheaper, with fares starting from $39 compared to $23 from JNB.

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International is a major hub, ideal for both domestic and international travel.

📍 ~21 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$72

Lanseria International (HLA)

Lanseria International is a convenient option for travelers seeking an alternative airport in the region.

📍 ~32 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$77

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Durban International (DUR)

Durban International is a major international hub with high flight frequency, offering comprehensive cabin classes for travelers.

📍 ~484 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$74

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Vienna

Austria • Oct 2026

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China • Oct 2026

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$17,578

$2,918

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Copenhagen

Denmark • Oct 2026

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$3,657

$1,248

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From JNB

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Madrid

Spain • Nov 2026

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$3,128

$1,619

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Dublin

Ireland • Nov 2026

95% AI deal score

$3,400

$1,886

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Gaborone

Botswana • Oct 2026

94% AI deal score

$1,031

$482

Save $549

South African Airways

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From JNB

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Brussels

Belgium • Apr 2027

94% AI deal score

$3,737

$1,435

Save $2,302

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From JNB

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Geneva

Switzerland • Nov 2026

94% AI deal score

$4,122

$1,618

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Frankfurt

Germany • Oct 2026

94% AI deal score

$3,007

$1,701

Save $1,306

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From JNB

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Düsseldorf

Germany • Nov 2026

94% AI deal score

$4,664

$2,446

Save $2,218

Turkish Airlines

Business Class

From JNB

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Algiers

Algeria • Nov 2026

94% AI deal score

$3,273

$1,279

Save $1,994

Egyptair

Business Class

From JNB

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Prague

Czechia • Oct 2026

94% AI deal score

$4,337

$2,459

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Booking Flights from Johannesburg: Frequently Asked Questions

Historically, several destinations from Johannesburg have median prices under $200. For example, Port Elizabeth typically has a median price of $95, while Durban averages around $148. Other options include Margate, KwaZulu-Natal at $151 and East London at $152. International destinations like Harare in Zimbabwe also fall within this range, with a median price of $170.

From Johannesburg, travelers can historically reach 93 unique countries, encompassing 733 distinct cities. Across the trailing quarter, the distribution of available flights shows that 31% are to South Africa. Zimbabwe accounts for 6% of destinations, and the United Kingdom represents 4% of the available routes.

Across the trailing quarter, flights from Johannesburg most frequently go to Doha in Qatar. London in the United Kingdom is another popular destination. Cape Town in South Africa also consistently ranks among the most served routes from Johannesburg.

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Flights from Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg

Most popular airlines from Johannesburg

South African Airways

Comair

British Airways

KLM

Emirates Airlines

Qatar Airways

Ethiopian Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg soon

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Dublin

Johannesburg (JNB) - Dublin (DUB)

Etihad Airways

$1,070

$587

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Manila

Johannesburg (JNB) - Manila (MNL)

Etihad Airways

$1,245

$681

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Nagoya

Johannesburg (JNB) - Nagoya (NGO)

Japan Airlines, Qatar Airways

$2,125

$1,075

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Athens

Johannesburg (JNB) - Athens (ATH)

Etihad Airways

$859

$527

One-way

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Rome

Johannesburg (JNB) - Rome (FCO)

Ethiopian Airlines

$943

$548

One-way

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Amsterdam

Johannesburg (JNB) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Etihad Airways

$1,206

$733

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Johannesburg

Belgrade

TOP

Serbia • Nov 2026

from

$626

Helsinki

TOP

Finland • Dec 2026

from

$683

Hanoi

TOP

Vietnam • Apr 2027

from

$725

Reykjavik

TOP

Iceland • Feb 2027

from

$760

Cairo

TOP

Egypt • Oct 2026

from

$406

Rome

TOP

Italy • Oct 2026

from

$546

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Johannesburg

-65%

JNB - Gothenburg

$1,915 → $676

-45%

JNB - Lawton

$2,585 → $1,419

-47%

JNB - Charleston

$2,418 → $1,271

-48%

JNB - Columbia

$2,258 → $1,165

Popular Airports from Johannesburg

Johannesburg airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Mon - Wed - Sun

The cheapest flights from JNB are on Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday, with fares from $23.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$37 direct / ~$80 roundtrip

Ultra-low fares are available on routes to Durban, Bloemfontein, and Port Elizabeth in South Africa.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Safair, Airlink, South African Airways, Air Botswana

Domestic and regional carriers consistently offer the cheapest fares from Johannesburg.

⏱️ Best time to book

0-2 weeks in advance

Booking 0-2 weeks in advance offers the lowest median airfares from JNB.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Jan, Mar, Nov

Flights from Johannesburg tend to be cheaper in Jan, Mar, and Nov.

🎯 Booking tip

Compare nearby airports first

Flights from HLA can be cheaper, with fares starting from $39 compared to $23 from JNB.

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International is a major hub, ideal for both domestic and international travel.

📍 ~21 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$72

Lanseria International (HLA)

Lanseria International is a convenient option for travelers seeking an alternative airport in the region.

📍 ~32 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$77

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Durban International (DUR)

Durban International is a major international hub with high flight frequency, offering comprehensive cabin classes for travelers.

Czechia • Oct 2026

94% AI deal score

$4,337

$2,459

Save $1,878

Turkish Airlines

Business Class

Booking Flights from Johannesburg: Frequently Asked Questions

Cheap Flights from Johannesburg

Today’s best flight deals from Johannesburg

Flights from Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg

Most popular airlines from Johannesburg

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg soon

Most popular destinations to fly from Johannesburg

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Johannesburg

Popular Airports from Johannesburg

Johannesburg airport insights

Mon - Wed - Sun

From ~$37 direct / ~$80 roundtrip

Safair, Airlink, South African Airways, Air Botswana

0-2 weeks in advance

Jan, Mar, Nov

Compare nearby airports first

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals from Johannesburg

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Gaborone

Brussels

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Booking Flights from Johannesburg: Frequently Asked Questions

Which destinations from Johannesburg are under 200 USD?

How many countries can I reach from Johannesburg?

Where do most flights from Johannesburg go?

Are most flights from Johannesburg long-haul or short-haul?

Where are the cheapest international flights from Johannesburg?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg?

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Flights from Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg

Most popular airlines from Johannesburg

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg soon

Most popular destinations to fly from Johannesburg

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Johannesburg

Popular Airports from Johannesburg

Johannesburg airport insights

Mon - Wed - Sun

From ~$37 direct / ~$80 roundtrip

Safair, Airlink, South African Airways, Air Botswana

0-2 weeks in advance

Jan, Mar, Nov

Compare nearby airports first

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals from Johannesburg

Best Elite deals from Johannesburg

Vienna

Shanghai

Copenhagen

Madrid

Dublin

Gaborone

Brussels

Geneva

Frankfurt

Düsseldorf

Algiers

Prague

Booking Flights from Johannesburg: Frequently Asked Questions

Which destinations from Johannesburg are under 200 USD?

How many countries can I reach from Johannesburg?

Where do most flights from Johannesburg go?

Are most flights from Johannesburg long-haul or short-haul?

Where are the cheapest international flights from Johannesburg?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg?

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